Cable Bay Five Hills Merlot Malbec Waiheke Island 2022 750ml
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$48.99
"The Cable Bay Five Hills Merlot Malbec 2022 is a rich and expressive red blend from Waiheke Island, showcasing the warm maritime climate and mineral-rich volcanic soils of Cable Bay’s estate vineyards. Combining the plush fruit character of Merlot with the structure and natural acidity of Malbec, this is a full-flavoured wine with impressive depth and ageing potential.
Five Hills is crafted in an Old World-inspired style, with fruit carefully handled to preserve concentration and structure before maturation in French oak. The result is a sophisticated Waiheke red offering generous dark fruit, savoury complexity, subtle spice and beautifully integrated tannins. Cable Bay’s Five Hills wines are known for their ability to develop gracefully with bottle age.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum combine with hints of dried fruit, violet and rosemary. Subtle toasted oak, chocolate and savoury spice add complexity.
Palate:
Rich and concentrated, with layers of blackberry, blackcurrant and juicy plum supported by dark chocolate, subtle smoky notes and warming baking spices. Fine, structured tannins provide depth, while Malbec brings freshness and acidity that keeps the wine balanced and lively.
Finish:
Long and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit, cocoa, savoury spice and gentle smoky oak. The firm but polished tannins suggest this wine will continue to develop beautifully with cellaring."
Alc 13%
"The Cable Bay Five Hills Merlot Malbec 2022 is a rich and expressive red blend from Waiheke Island, showcasing the warm maritime climate and mineral-rich volcanic soils of Cable Bay’s estate vineyards. Combining the plush fruit character of Merlot with the structure and natural acidity of Malbec, this is a full-flavoured wine with impressive depth and ageing potential.
Five Hills is crafted in an Old World-inspired style, with fruit carefully handled to preserve concentration and structure before maturation in French oak. The result is a sophisticated Waiheke red offering generous dark fruit, savoury complexity, subtle spice and beautifully integrated tannins. Cable Bay’s Five Hills wines are known for their ability to develop gracefully with bottle age.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum combine with hints of dried fruit, violet and rosemary. Subtle toasted oak, chocolate and savoury spice add complexity.
Palate:
Rich and concentrated, with layers of blackberry, blackcurrant and juicy plum supported by dark chocolate, subtle smoky notes and warming baking spices. Fine, structured tannins provide depth, while Malbec brings freshness and acidity that keeps the wine balanced and lively.
Finish:
Long and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit, cocoa, savoury spice and gentle smoky oak. The firm but polished tannins suggest this wine will continue to develop beautifully with cellaring."
Alc 13%
